Road Hopper Type9i vs Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Road Hopper Type9istacks up against the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRoad Hopper Type9iHarley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train
Model year20152005
Price
Engine1449 cc1449 cc
Torque102 Nm
Weight260 kg292 kg
Seat height25 mm25 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires4.50-18 / 5.00-16 150/80-16

Road Hopper Type9i vs Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train — which should you buy?

Picking between the Road Hopper Type9i and the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Road Hopper Type9i brings its published horsepower in a 260 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson FXSTBI Softail Night Train counters with its own power figure at 292 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: